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About 1,000 migrants allegedly held without charges at Everglades camp

About 1,000 migrants held at the Everglades detention camp are reportedly denied lawyers and bond hearings, some beyond the 14-day limit. A judge ordered Florida to prove its legal authority over the facility by Thursday.

Aug 6, 2025Everglades, FL

About 1,000 migrants allegedly held without charges at Everglades camp
Photo via Miami New Times

A Trump-appointed federal judge ordered Florida officials to produce legal agreements justifying their authority to detain approximately 1,000 migrants at the detention camp in the Everglades by Thursday. Civil rights groups allege detainees are being held without formal charges, denied access to legal counsel, and stripped of bond hearings, with some held beyond the legal 14-day limit. The state and federal governments lack clarity on jurisdiction and legal custody over the facility.

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